Author: Abraham Valdez
Message from BTSNM Board President – July 2025»
Every person living with mental illness has a story, most have family and friends that share their struggles, and too often the pain that comes with mental illness. My story goes back to 1999 when I moved to Albuquerque. I…
My Mental Health Awakening»
My name is Adilene, and I am one of the Facilitators at Breaking the Silence NM. I am one of the people tasked with standing in front of audiences and talking to them about mental health. How did I get…
Mental Health Matters #001»
I’m so excited, I’m so excited, I’m so. . . scared? By: Abe Valdez, Facilitator/Marketing Manager Reflecting upon the first quarter of 2025, it seems the world has been through a lot. From wars, to fires, extreme weather, and a…
My Bipolar Mental Health Toolbox»
Part three in a three-part series of posts about Bipolar Disorder. I have a mental health toolbox which helps me with my bipolar self-care. This is the list of what I have and how it works: Medication – Prescribed medication…
A Happy Bipolar Ending»
Part two in a three-part series of posts about Bipolar Disorder. Can bipolars really have happy endings? The answer is yes — it really all depends on you. The old saying, “What you put into it is what you get…
My Experience with Bipolar 1 Disorder»
Part one in a three-part series of posts about Bipolar Disorder. When I first started to write about my experiences, I thought it would be easy. I would write down what my symptoms were like, describe some instances in my…
Mental Healthcare is Healthcare»
“We’d like someone to talk about mental health.” My response? “Great! But that’s a pretty broad topic… .do you have anything specific?” I asked the question, but I already knew the answer. It’s always the same answer.
